UK businesses risk losing European trademarks by year-end July 29, 2025 UK businesses may have their European trademark registrations revoked after 31 December if they cannot demonstrate that they are using them within the EU
Donald Trump slams North Sea oil taxes that ‘make no sense’ July 29, 2025 US President Donald Trump has slammed the UK for its high taxes on North Sea oil, which he described as a “TREASURE CHEST” for the UK. In an early morning post on Truth Social, Trump said the UK could cash in its oil reserves near Scotland, where Trump opened a new 18-hole course at the [...]
‘Publicity stunt’ claims against Shapps as Abramovich ally’s sanctions challenge fails at top court July 29, 2025 Eugene Shvidler claims the Supreme Court rejection of his UK sanctions appeal brings him back to the USSR 36 years after he left 'as a stateless refugee'
Trump hails relationship with Starmer – but no steel exemptions yet July 28, 2025 In a Scottish golfing holiday that has swiftly given way to a multi-sided international summit, Keir Starmer has held a bilateral meeting with Donald Trump which has spanned from the UK-US trading relationship to immigration policy and international conflicts. Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds had tempered expectations of immediate steel tariff progress ahead of the meeting, [...]
Reclaim Party’s Laurence Fox libel battle continues in appeal court July 28, 2025 Laurence Fox appeared at the Court of Appeal today, seeking to question a legal ruling in favour of two men whom he had labelled 'paedophiles' online.
Is Brexit Britain a winner of the EU and US trade tie-up? July 28, 2025 Brexit Britain is set to have curbed another President Donald Trump trade offensive after the US and EU inked a deal which economists dubbed a White House win and European retreat. The deal, announced late Sunday night, will see the original US-imposed tariffs of 30 per cent on the EU slashed to 15 per cent. [...]
Trump secures ‘big win’ in EU trade deal after Brussels retreats July 28, 2025 President Donald Trump has achieved a “big win” after inking a trade agreement with the European Union following a months-long standoff between two of the world’s largest economic titans. The US President met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland to continue trade discussions as part of his four-day private visit to [...]
Rachel Reeves urges cabinet to boost British jobs as employment slides July 26, 2025 Rachel Reeves has told cabinet ministers to ensure government contracts go to companies that will boost British workers as employment figures continue to struggle. The Chancellor, along with Chancellor to the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden, told their colleagues that the billions in public spending on transport and infrastructure projects must be utilised as an [...]
Jonathan Reynolds slams wealth tax as ‘daft’ in broadside against Labour left July 25, 2025 Jonathan Reynolds has dismissed the prospect of a wealth tax as “daft”, amidst repeated warnings from the City that the policy would damage the UK economy. In a podcast interview with GB News, the business secretary told those on the left of the Labour party: “Get serious!” Reynolds insisted that much of Labour policy already [...]
Chancellor exploring route to overturn impending ruling on motor finance July 25, 2025 The Chancellor is reportedly considering overruling the impending Supreme Court ruling on motor finance when it is handed down
